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Just got an E Revo

I have had it about a week. I have run it every everyday on 4S and it is awesome. I am so used to my MERV that I was never able to get a full run out of because I always broke something first. My question is what parts can I expect to break first? I will likely buy upgraded replacements over the next month so when it breaks I will be prepared. Also is there anything that is absolute must to upgrade right now? I ordered Proline Trenchers.

Agreed, shimming the diffs will help them last longer but the losi upgrade is the best solution, summit axles and connections or cvds. Upgraded pushrods and turnbuckles help most run lundsford but $$ there I run Traxxas aluminum. Traxxas sway bar kit, heavier shock oil and diff fluid help with handling!

Regarding diffs I must add that I never had a problem with mine (running 4S) - maybe I'm lucky.. For me the CVD's are a must, I found that the stock shafts are just too weak at the joints. I have broken A-arms and the front bulkhead has snapped on me twice. I've also bent a pushrod or two over the years, but nothing that couldn't be mended. The wing also wears down over time if you wheelie too much on tarmac :-)

I would say yes your lucky with your diffs, all I have ran was 4's and have been through a few sets of them!

Few things I forgot.
Wheelie bar
Castle link I believe is a must
I use steel centers but like the summit long shafts because they are a lot better than stock and around 8 bucks for a set and a easy fix I left as a weaker spot to save other drive line parts.

Agreed, shimming the diffs will help them last longer but the losi upgrade is the best solution, summit axles and connections or cvds. Upgraded pushrods and turnbuckles help most run lundsford but $$ there I run Traxxas aluminum. Traxxas sway bar kit, heavier shock oil and diff fluid help with handling!

Just received my model 56087 E Revo with the TQi bluetooth Transmitter. Had to go buy a Ipod series 5 to work with it, cause the wife's is only a series 4. With all the batteries, tools and bits and pieces I spent about $1300. Ordered it on May 28th and had to wait until June 18th to pick it up. I didn't find out about the transmitter upgrade until I read about it in this forum the hobby shop had no idea why everyone was out of stock until I told them about the upgrade.

Well at least I'll have the latest and greatest until the next upgrade.